Libri di Lewis

Derived from the definitive guide to medical toxicology, this hands-on companion provides accurate information for diagnosing and treating poisoned patients on the spot A Doody's Core Title for 2024! After more than a decade on the market, Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies has established itself as the go-to reference for medical toxicology—and this companion manual distills the most important information into a portable, easy-to-navigate resource. Goldfrank’s Manual of Toxicologic Emergencies distills critical information into short summaries and synopses, so you can use it to treat patients in clinical settings or for quick review of critical topics. Fully updated to ensure all information is completely current, this new edition is filled with tables, figures, images, and other visuals to make finding the right answers quick and easy. Each chapter is a direct distillation of the corresponding chapter in Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies. Whether you’re a medical toxicologist, pharmacist, physician, nurse practitioner, or student, Goldfrank’s Manual of Toxicologic Emergencies provides all the right answers where and when you need them. Covers the full range of xenobiotics: Includes pharmaceuticals, recreational drugs, and substances of abuse; food and plant toxins; envenomations; household toxins; pesticides and herbicides; rodenticides; metals; poison gases; and environmental toxins Systematically reviews toxicokinetics, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic testing, and management for each xenobiotic Provides "Antidotes in Brief"—at-a-glance guides to specific antidotes and their primary applications Authoritative answers at your fingertips: How to manage the poisoned or overdosed patient What techniques effectively eliminate toxins Which imaging modalities yield the best results

Goldfrank’s is the premier toxicology textbook that should be in every emergency department or poison center library. Whether you are a student, resident, or faculty, there is something here for you. If you are a toxicology fellow or poison specialist studying for your boards, this is your go-to book. I highly recommend this work… —The Journal of Emergency Medicine The best edition yet of the landmark text in medical toxicology A Doody’s Core Title for 2022! Covering every aspect of poison management, this indispensable case-based resource has been thoroughly refreshed to deliver evidence-based principles viewed through the lens of an active bedside clinical practice. In no other reference will you find such a diverse roster of esteemed editors and authors who deliver expert insights into every type of toxicologic emergency, whether due to substance abuse or exposure to toxins. Fully referenced and supported by a cohesive organization and full-color format, Goldfrank’s begins with a historical perspective on medical toxicology principles and the general approach to the patient. It then progresses to the fundamental principles of medical toxicology, encompassing biochemical and molecular concepts; the effect of xenobiotics on vital organs and body systems; and toxicologic principles in special populations. The Eleventh Edition of Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies is the most rigorous volume to date, driven by a precise analysis of the latest medical literature and complex cases designed to facilitate differential diagnosis. New to this Edition: •  Additional cases and “Special Considerations” chapters designed to enhance clinical decision-making and patient outcomes •  New “Antidotes in Depth” provides timely, critical information on toxicologic treatment strategies •  New content on toxicogenomics explores its increasingly important role in predictive toxicology •  Chapter-ending bulleted summaries of key points  •  Updated coverage of synthetics such as “K2” •  Revised chapters on medical, clinical, and chemical toxicology include updated insights on poison emergencies, treatment strategies, and risk assessment tools  

"Essere umani" è una rilettura della storia della specie umana attraverso la lente della biologia: un racconto di come il nost

La Terra fa letteralmente parte di noi: l'acqua del nostro corpo un tempo scorreva nel Nilo o formava una corrente nell'oceano

Through ten outstanding editions, Werner & Ingbar's The Thyroid: A Fundamental and Clinical Text has been the go-to reference for the most comprehensive coverage of the thyroid, including anatomy, development, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of all thyroid disorders. Now in full color throughout, the 11th Edition of this award-winning text remains the clinician’s preferred source of authoritative information on the thyroid—an essential resource for all endocrinologists and thyroid surgeons. Includes thorough updates and new content throughout the text, especially on thyroid cytopathology, thyroid imaging, and targeted therapy of thyroid cancer as well as a new full-color format. Covers all aspects of the thyroid, including thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion, thyroid function, and disorders such as thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, and cancer. Discusses surgical management of thyroid cancer, thyroid disruptors, thyroid hormone analogs, thyroid dysfunction’s effects on other organ systems, the aging thyroid, subclinical hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and thyroid disease in pregnancy. Features insights from international experts, including new editor Dr. Peter Kopp of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Enrich Your Ebook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Il mondo di oggi sta attraversando la più rapida trasformazione ambientale nella storia dell'umanità

Il libro invita i teorici relazionali a considerare l'influenza, le sovrapposizioni e i collegamenti tra la teoria relazionale

Quando Michael Lewis lo incontra per la prima volta, Sam Bankman-Fried è un giovane fisico multimilionario e geniale cui il mo

Neurology for the Non-Neurologist has been an indispensable resource for primary care clinicians for four decades. In this fully revised and updated 7th edition, editors Dr. Steven L. Lewis and Dr. Aaron L. Berkowitz have reimagined this classic text, collaborating with an entirely new team of expert contributing authors to provide a practical approach to the evaluation of patients with neurologic symptoms and a comprehensive up-to-date guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common neurologic diseases encountered in the outpatient clinic and in the hospital. Introductory chapters by the editors provide a practical approach to neurologic diagnosis, including the neurologic history, neurologic examination, and the interpretation of neurodiagnostic tests such as CT, MRI, electroencephalography (EEG), nerve conduction studies/electromyography (NCS/EMG), and cerebrospinal fluid analysis Ten chapters describe a practical clinical approach to commonly encountered neurologic symptoms such as headache, dizziness, cognitive changes, sensory symptoms, weakness, visual changes, abnormal movements, abnormal gait, and altered level of consciousness Thirteen chapters provide a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of all commonly encountered neurologic conditions including migraine and other headache disorders, stroke, seizures and epilepsy, Alzheimer disease and other causes of dementia, Parkinson disease and other movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, meningitis and other neurologic infections, peripheral neuropathy, ALS, myasthenia gravis, muscle diseases, sleep disorders, head trauma, and common conditions of the spine, spinal cord, and nerve roots Three chapters cover the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders in pregnancy, neurologic complications of cancer and cancer treatments, and the neurologic manifestations of systemic conditions Editors’ Key Points at the end of every chapter summarize and highlight the most important clinical pearls on each topic

L'autoesame e l'autocritica sono strumenti di crescita per gli analizzandi, ma gli psicoanalisti raramente hanno applicato con

Il Metodo Miyawaki è un approccio unico alla riforestazione ideato dal botanico giapponese Akira Miyawaki

«Ti sarei grata se la smettessi di apparire e sparire così all'improvviso: mi fai girare la testa!» «D'accordo» disse il Gatto

In questo volume Atlas e Aron sviluppano le metafore del dramma e del teatro per introdurre un nuovo modo di pensare l'azione

"Quando la nostra civiltà crollerà, sarete capaci di cavarvela, almeno nelle cose più semplici?" Questa domanda ha il potere d

Clinical judgment is a critical aspect - perhaps the most critical aspect - of efficient, accurate, and cost-effective patient care. Focusing on essential clinical skills, On Rounds: 1000 Internal Medicine Pearls helps clinicians in training and in practice to identify the critical findings that will simplify complex clinical problems and lead to an accurate diagnosis. One thousand easy-to-remember clinical aphorisms, or "pearls," help you distinguish the important findings from the incidental, pointing out the distinctive features amidst the mass of data that is accumulated in the evaluation of a sick patient, and leading to the development of mature clinical judgment.*Go "on rounds" with one of the most respected educators in internal medicine and learn from his nearly 50 years of clinical experience.*Focus on the areas that are often a source of confusion for students, trainees, and even seasoned practitioners.*Learn each pearl in a relevant clinical context, with tables, clinical images, and physiology information, where appropriate.*Recognize "black pearls:" statements that, although widely believed, are demonstrably false.* Improve your clinical judgment skills whether you're a resident or an experienced clinician.*Carry these pocket-sized pearls with you for quick reference.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:*Complete content with enhanced navigation *Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Lewis Wolpert, biologo di fama internazionale, attraverso questo viaggio nei meandri della scienza ci guida alla scoperta dei misteri che sono all'origine della vita e della morte. Base di ogni forma di vita - dalle migliaia di batteri ai milioni di piante e animali - le cellule sono gli elementi più complessi dell'universo, una specie di società strutturata che governa ogni cosa. Grazie a questo libro scopriremo come funziona il nostro corpo, cosa accade quando ci ammaliamo o quando invecchiamo, e quanto le cellule siano essenziali per il nostro movimento, la nostra memoria, la nostra immaginazione. Un testo pensato per ogni tipo di lettore, che svela la complessità e l'intelligenza della natura, i suoi meccanismi misteriosi, e soprattutto ci avvicina a quelle difficili risposte legate ai grandi enigmi della vita.

Meteoriti, metano, megavulcani e oggi gli esseri umani; alle vecchie forze naturali che trasformarono la Terra molti milioni d

L'opera, divisa in due volumi, contiene gli argomenti previsti per i corsi di Fisica 1 e 2 della laurea triennale

Questo volume costituisce una guida essenziale e di facile utilizzo per i professionisti della salute mentale che desiderano a